Seat Comfort Study on A/MH-6M Fleet

The Department of Defense's Technology Applications Contracting Office (TAKO) seeks a Crew Seat Comfort Study focusing on the A/MH-6M helicopter fleet. This study aims to evaluate and quantify various factors affecting crew seat comfort and mission suitability across the existing seat configurations. Key to the study is consideration of a wide anthropometric range, from small adults (around the 5th percentile adult female) to large adults (approximately 95th percentile adult male), ensuring comprehensive assessment for all potential users. The contract is planned for award on a sole source basis to Oregon Aero, Inc., located in Scappoose, Oregon, under the justification that they are the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. The solicitation, identified as H92241-09-P-0063, was posted in August 2009 and falls under NAICS code 336413, which pertains to aerospace product and parts manufacturing. The place of performance is Fort Eustis, Virginia, and key contract contacts include Contract Specialist Linda D. Whitlock and Contracting Officer Terri L. Tew, providing points of communication for interested parties.